Molasses Conversion: Cups to Grams
Molasses is a thick, dark byproduct of sugar refining, with a deep, bittersweet flavour. It is used in gingerbread, baked beans, BBQ sauces, and brown sugar. Blackstrap molasses is the most concentrated, darkest variety with the strongest flavour. It provides iron, calcium, and potassium not found in refined sugar.
337g per cup
21g per tablespoon
7g per teaspoon
12oz per cup
Molasses Conversion Table
| Amount | Grams (g) | Ounces (oz) | Tablespoons | Teaspoons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⅛ cup | 42 g | 1.49 oz | 2 tbsp | 6 tsp |
| ¼ cup | 84 g | 2.97 oz | 4 tbsp | 12 tsp |
| ⅓ cup | 112 g | 3.96 oz | 5.33 tbsp | 16 tsp |
| ½ cup | 169 g | 5.94 oz | 8 tbsp | 24 tsp |
| ⅔ cup | 225 g | 7.92 oz | 11 tbsp | 32 tsp |
| ¾ cup | 253 g | 8.92 oz | 12 tbsp | 36 tsp |
| 1 cup | 337 g | 12 oz | 16 tbsp | 48 tsp |
| 1½ cups | 506 g | 18 oz | 24 tbsp | 72 tsp |
| 2 cups | 674 g | 24 oz | 32 tbsp | 96 tsp |
| 3 cups | 1011 g | 36 oz | 48 tbsp | 144 tsp |
| 4 cups | 1348 g | 48 oz | 64 tbsp | 192 tsp |
Quick Molasses Converter
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many grams is 1 cup of Molasses?
- 1 cup of Molasses weighs 337 grams (12 oz).
- How many grams is 1 tablespoon of Molasses?
- 1 tablespoon of Molasses weighs 21 grams.
- How many grams is 1 teaspoon of Molasses?
- 1 teaspoon of Molasses weighs 7 grams.
Did You Know?
- 1 cup of molasses weighs 337g — one of the heaviest common baking liquids.
- Blackstrap molasses is the third boiling and has the lowest sugar content and most minerals.
- Brown sugar is essentially white sugar with molasses added back in.
- Molasses is the key ingredient in authentic gingerbread — it gives the deep dark colour.
- It is a good source of iron: 1 tbsp of blackstrap molasses provides about 20% of your daily iron.